10.73 Ct. Cabochon Tourmaline from Mozambique

One look at this exceptional purplish pink tourmaline and you understand why collectors and designers seek rare, unheated stones, This gem weighs 10.73 carat, and its cushion shape with sugar loaf cut gives it a commanding presence that reads beautifully in any bespoke design, The dimensions are 11.70 x 11.67 x 8.45 millimeters, providing a substantial face up area and satisfying depth, The stone is transparent with an intense color intensity that is deep and richly saturated without crossing into heaviness, The clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means the stone reads clean to the naked eye while retaining natural characteristics that confirm its authenticity, The polish is excellent, and the finish reflects light smoothly across the curved facets of the sugar loaf cut, Importantly, this tourmaline is natural with no enhancement, and it originates from Mozambique, a source known for producing some of the world s most vibrant tourmalines, The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present this piece, which blends bold color, classic shape, and honest, untreated natural origin.

When you compare this 10.73 carat Mozambique tourmaline to other offerings on the market, a few strategic advantages stand out, Many pink and purplish tourmalines available today are smaller, heat treated, or irradiated to improve color uniformity, This stone, by contrast, shows an intense hue without any enhancement, which translates directly into long term value, You will find larger natural, untreated tourmalines, but they often lack the balance of color saturation and transparency that this gem displays, and you will also find smaller stones that are vivid, but they simply do not make the same visual impact when set, The sugar loaf cushion cut is less common than standard brilliant cushions, and it creates a luminous, domed appearance that plays beautifully with light, The rounded pavilion and smooth facets of this cut foster a depth of color that faceted table cuts may struggle to reproduce, For jewelry designers seeking a center stone that reads both vintage and modern, this gem delivers a presence that outperforms many mass market tourmalines in both aesthetics and story.

Quality is where this stone separates itself from similar items that may look appealing in photos but fail to deliver on closer inspection, The very slightly included clarity grade assessed at eye level means inclusions are minimal and do not detract from the gem s transparency or brilliance, In practice this means the stone will appear clean when worn, and it will reflect light in a rich, even way, Excellent polish further enhances surface reflection, so the gem reads bright even though its color is intense, This combination of deep color, strong transparency, and superb polish is unusual among larger tourmalines, Many stones trade off color intensity for clarity or vice versa, or require heat treatment to improve one at the expense of natural origin, The fact that this piece is unenhanced makes it inherently more collectible and more suitable for premium commissions, From an investment perspective, untreated, eye clean stones of this size from Mozambique command a premium in the secondary market, and from a design perspective, the generous depth of 8.45 millimeters enhances durability and reduces the risk of chip damage that can afflict extremely shallow cuts, The sugar loaf form also reduces vulnerable facet junctions, which is a practical advantage for rings or bold pendants intended for regular wear.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we curate gems with an emphasis on truth of origin, cutting integrity, and wearable beauty, This Mozambique tourmaline is a prime example of our sourcing philosophy, It offers a rare combination of size, intense, natural color, and excellent finish that makes it ideal for a one of a kind engagement ring, a signature cocktail ring, or a museum quality pendant, Compared to commercial alternatives, it presents superior long term value because it requires no enhancement to achieve its color, This means you are buying the gem as nature intended, rather than paying for treatments or temporary fixes, For the client who values provenance, we can provide documentation about origin and the untreated nature of the stone, We also offer consultation on settings that will showcase the cushion sugar loaf silhouette while maximizing protection and light interaction, If you are comparing this tourmaline to other gemstones such as spinel, garnet, or even certain sapphires, consider that those stones may offer similar hues but often differ in transparency, rarity, or price stability, This Mozambique tourmaline sits in a sweet spot, offering an uncommon color and size at a price point that respects both market comparables and the intrinsic premium of unenhanced material, For collectors and designers who demand authenticity, beauty, and longevity, this gem represents a compelling, superior choice.